2023 Recruiting



  • @BShark said in 2023 Recruiting:

    @BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Recruiting:

    @BShark said in 2023 Recruiting:

    He’s not coming to Kansas. Illinois is beating us for players lately. Have to get a better NIL game.

    The only way KU’s NIL game changes is if it magically moves it’s location

    I think we can do better than involving the Baty brothers.

    Pizza Hut and White Castle started in Wichita, right? While I realize that WSU is there, I mean come on… Surely we could reach out to places such as those. Or the Sprint Center, etc.



  • Sprint center is a t and t. White Castle started here?



  • @BShark how long is that contract? Seems so weird we agreed to that. What was their cut?



  • @Crimsonorblue22 said in 2023 Recruiting:

    Sprint center is a t and t. White Castle started here?

    I think so, yeah. Pizza Hut too.



  • @Marco said in 2023 Recruiting:

    @BShark said in 2023 Recruiting:

    @BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Recruiting:

    @BShark said in 2023 Recruiting:

    He’s not coming to Kansas. Illinois is beating us for players lately. Have to get a better NIL game.

    The only way KU’s NIL game changes is if it magically moves it’s location

    I think we can do better than involving the Baty brothers.

    Pizza Hut and White Castle started in Wichita, right? While I realize that WSU is there, I mean come on, and originated in Kansas… Surely we could reach out to places such as those. Or the Sprint Center, etc.

    For as much money as I spent at the Red Lyon and Pizza Shuttle back in the day I’d think they have the cash to do something



  • Someone get Frito-Lay on the phone. How about M&M/Mars? They’ve both got deep pockets. Remember the Newtek guys? They left for Austin many years back, but started here in Topeka originally. Maybe they have a sweet spot for their old stomping grounds?



  • @tis4tim said in 2023 Recruiting:

    Someone get Frito-Lay on the phone. How about M&M/Mars? They’ve both got deep pockets. Remember the Newtek guys? They left for Austin many years back, but started here in Topeka originally. Maybe they have a sweet spot for their old stomping grounds?

    That’s what I’m saying, M&M Mars, Pizza Hut, White Castle - businesses that started right here in Kansas.



  • Layden Blocker and Scottie Middleton will be in this weekend for visits. Blocker is ranked #34, a pg and Middelton a SF ranked #50.



  • @BeddieKU23 Sunrise Christian Pipeline is NICE



  • Blocker has previously taken visits to Auburn, Oklahoma & Ole Miss. In October he cut his list to 7 including KU. Has taken unofficial’s to Arkansas & Baylor. From Little Rock so Arkansas has to be considered a threat. I think this visit could make a big impression on him. Really looks like the kind of PG Self is looking for. 6’2, athletic, defends and functional shot.

    Middleton has risen in the ranks since coming to Sunrise. Not sure how involved KU is at this point. Seems like his recruiting is going to change. Originally from FL.



  • Ran across three 2023 recruits today passing along. The first is the # 11 player off 247 name is Kylan Boswell made his top 7. - -Thing is with this one we were on his initial top 5 Schools of interest and we still in the game. - - a 6’1 PG from Compass prep Arizona, looking to commit sooner then later.- -Other Schools running with us for him : - -Illinois - - Arizona ( probably the favorite but never know , Michigan , Oregon , Texas Tech & USC & KU. - -Boswell says he has visited Illinois , next visit will be Arizona and said he is looking to visit the others, said sorry he could take only 5 visits but would have to see about fit and then visit

    Then this kid PaPa Kante : – 6’10 Center out of South Kent Conn , # 92 ranked player other Schols in the mix are : - -Michigan , Rutgers , Tennessee , Syracuse , Pitt , Conn , Iowa , Seton Hall & KU

    The third kid is Taylor Bol Bowen 6’9 SF # 25th ranked player other schools involved are # Providence , U Conn , Duke , Arkansas , & KU – We Shall see how things pan out. - ROCK CHALK ALL DAY LONG





  • @BShark said in 2023 Recruiting:

    https://twitter.com/ScottyMiddleto9/status/1496238371752095751

    Love this offer.

    Yupp he’s been solid for Sunrise. I like him



  • @BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Recruiting:

    @BShark said in 2023 Recruiting:

    https://twitter.com/ScottyMiddleto9/status/1496238371752095751

    Love this offer.

    Yupp he’s been solid for Sunrise. I like him

    Sunrise pipeline yes plz



  • @BShark said in 2023 Recruiting:

    @BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Recruiting:

    @BShark said in 2023 Recruiting:

    https://twitter.com/ScottyMiddleto9/status/1496238371752095751

    Love this offer.

    Yupp he’s been solid for Sunrise. I like him

    Sunrise pipeline yes plz

    Seems like it was a big offer. Liked Dotson and Garrett and known for his defense. His shooting ability has stuck out to me on the other side of the ball. Hope we land him



  • @BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Recruiting:

    @BShark said in 2023 Recruiting:

    @BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Recruiting:

    @BShark said in 2023 Recruiting:

    https://twitter.com/ScottyMiddleto9/status/1496238371752095751

    Love this offer.

    Yupp he’s been solid for Sunrise. I like him

    Sunrise pipeline yes plz

    Seems like it was a big offer. Liked Dotson and Garrett and known for his defense. His shooting ability has stuck out to me on the other side of the ball. Hope we land him

    Notice when he announced it on twitter he used a pic of Garrett. I’ll msg you.



  • KU makes the Top 5 for 4-Star Shooting Guard Chris Lockett Jr. Chris is down to Arkansas, Baylor, Kansas, LSU, and Tulane with plans on committing around Christmas time this year.

    Kansas: “I’ve noticed the development they do for their guys over the years. I’ve been seeing their guards play and I’ve been watching them a lot this year. I love the system they run and how they just letting their guards and wings play. It’s a blue blood school it speaks for itself. it’s history.”

    From the comments seemed like Baylor/Arkansas battle.



  • Scottie Middleton updated his recruitment. Only played basketball for 3 years. Here’s what he said about KU. Xavier involved as well now but their coach just got fired. Ohio St got him on an official as well recently.

    Kansas: "It was good to get the offer. Norm Roberts came to a few of my games this year and he offered me. He told me that he loves my versatility, energy, and love for the game. I started liking the school two years ago and eventually, I feel that could be a school I can take an official visit to.



  • @BeddieKU23 Bill would love him. Garrett type.



  • 20223 Chris Lockett has KU in his 5 finalists , said he wants to makes his decision by Christmas. Other Schools Baylor , Tulane , LSU , & Arkansas besides KU:

    Talked about LSU now not having a head Coach might kind of put LSU out of the loop , talked about coming to KU for a visit believe he is 6’5 or 6’6 SG # 56 in 247 at present



  • @BShark

    Better shooter imo



  • Whadya think? Any shot we land Dillingham after NC State decommitment?

    Or Kensucky-bound?



  • @webjay Top 10 players are generally too expensive. Guess you never know though.



  • Marvel Allen is a very interesting decommit that KU was on hot and heavy before LSU procured his services.



  • @BShark

    Yeah. Talented kid. Just don’t see it… Kids that commit to LSU, we are probably better off avoiding if you catch my drift



  • @BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Recruiting:

    @BShark

    Yeah. Talented kid. Just don’t see it… Kids that commit to LSU, we are probably better off avoiding if you catch my drift

    I know we have no shot at Traore and don’t want to get involved in that kind of a recruitment currently but not even all LSU commits are the same.



  • @BShark

    We just have no need for Traore with what we have signed and what might return (Dave).

    I know little about Allen besides he was interested in KU one day and committed to LSU the next. I just started grouping all these high rated kids going to LSU to lose and win nothing as caring about “other” things more then basketball…



  • @BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Recruiting:

    @BShark

    We just have no need for Traore with what we have signed and what might return (Dave).

    I know little about Allen besides he was interested in KU one day and committed to LSU the next. I just started grouping all these high rated kids going to LSU to lose and win nothing as caring about “other” things more then basketball…

    Allen is good, worth taking. We made a decent offer but LSU was big balling.

    Agree on Traore. He will cost a lot and we already have studs coming in. I’m torn on Dave, he would be our best big but on the other hand I’m excited for the new guys.



  • @BShark

    Yeah the film on Allen is good and rated appropriately.

    Agree I’m torn on Dave but if he returns I’m okay with it at this point. We know what we are getting from him and expecting any of the returning bigs/newcomers to provide what he can when fully healthy, even hobbled is unrealistic in Self’s system. Dave could mentor Zach/KJ another year and the two giants coming another season. I think its important we keep Dave if he wants to stay and get his masters finished. He has his limitations but I respect how hard he’s playing with that bum foot. We shall see



  • FYI KU hasn’t been one of the programs to contact Allen yet. Probably due to the fact we are still playing LOL



  • @BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Recruiting:

    @BShark

    Yeah the film on Allen is good and rated appropriately.

    Agree I’m torn on Dave but if he returns I’m okay with it at this point. We know what we are getting from him and expecting any of the returning bigs/newcomers to provide what he can when fully healthy, even hobbled is unrealistic in Self’s system. Dave could mentor Zach/KJ another year and the two giants coming another season. I think its important we keep Dave if he wants to stay and get his masters finished. He has his limitations but I respect how hard he’s playing with that bum foot. We shall see

    For me it wouldn’t bother me at all if he did come back , hard to replace experience , the only thing I kind of worry some is IF Dave does return then with what we already have here plus with what is coming in I worry about possibly being a factor about someone transferring OR someone not coming because limited playing time because of Dave’s presence



  • @BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Recruiting:

    FYI KU hasn’t been one of the programs to contact Allen yet. Probably due to the fact we are still playing LOL

    Calipari has a lot of time on his hands these days.



  • @BShark

    Been a theme for him lately.



  • @BShark could they fire him?



  • @Crimsonorblue22 said in 2023 Recruiting:

    @BShark could they fire him?

    They always can because it is Kentucky but it would hurt big time financially.



  • Would love to get Scotty Middleton.



  • @BShark said in 2023 Recruiting:

    Would love to get Scotty Middleton.

    For real he should be a top priority



  • @BeddieKU23 yeah agree



  • @BShark said in 2023 Recruiting:

    @BeddieKU23 yeah agree

    Middleton looks sweet



  • Staff likes him and he seems very interested. Time to get it done.



  • @BShark said in 2023 Recruiting:

    Staff likes him and he seems very interested. Time to get it done.

    would be a solid addition from what I’ve seen



  • 4 star guard Chris Johnson mentions KU as one of 3 programs recruiting him the hardest. Arkansas & Tennessee being the others

    Kansas: “I talk to Jeremy Case. I was going to take an official visit earlier this year but my high school schedule could never align with the dates. We are still figuring out a set date where I can go.”



  • @BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Recruiting:

    4 star guard Chris Johnson mentions KU as one of 3 programs recruiting him the hardest.

    Kansas: “I talk to Jeremy Case. I was going to take an official visit earlier this year but my high school schedule could never align with the dates. We are still figuring out a set date where I can go.”

    Case is doing work. Recruiting and coaching.



  • @BShark

    Case also involved with 4 star guard RJ Jones. Regarded as one of the best shooters in the class. Same town as Jalen Wilson

    Kansas: “They have been active. I talk to Jeremy Case and Kurtis Townsend. They want me to play the position of Remy Martin but with the offensive skill of Ochai Agbaji. It has been pretty good conversations with their staff and they have visited my school plenty of times. They have not offered but we talk here and there and I would like to receive an offer from them.”



  • @BeddieKU23 sweet sweet recruiting music “be like our current champions”!



  • Duke with another 5 star in the 23 class. puke commence. This time its Mackenzie Mgbako the #3 ranked prospect. Now 5 of the top 30 for 2023



  • 4 star guard Rayvon Griffith cut his list to 5 including KU. The #42 ranked prospect has a final 5 of Alabama, Cincinnati, Kansas, Ohio State, and UCLA. He’s from Ohio. Hello!

    Kansas: “Bill Self recruits me. They are a big time school and I feel I am a big time player so I like the way the have been recruiting me. They play with a chip on their shoulder every time they go out and play.”

    When discussing what he is looking for out of a program when visit season arrives, Griffith said, “I am looking for a brotherhood that values winning and has an up and down playing style.”

    Currently ranked No. 45 nationally in 2023, Midwest Basketball Club wing Rayvon Griffith was pretty impressive on Saturday. He’s a big wing that can play at the two or as a small forward and he can get hot from deep in a hurry. His athleticism is budding, he plays fast and his game appears to be headed in a very positive direction



  • Ku offered 5 star Justin Roberts from Philly. Norm watched him all weekend. 6’7 SF. Has visited UK & Tennessee so far



  • @BeddieKU23 said in 2023 Recruiting:

    4 star guard Rayvon Griffith cut his list to 5 including KU. The #42 ranked prospect has a final 5 of Alabama, Cincinnati, Kansas, Ohio State, and UCLA. He’s from Ohio. Hello!

    Kansas: “Bill Self recruits me. They are a big time school and I feel I am a big time player so I like the way the have been recruiting me. They play with a chip on their shoulder every time they go out and play.”

    When discussing what he is looking for out of a program when visit season arrives, Griffith said, “I am looking for a brotherhood that values winning and has an up and down playing style.”

    Currently ranked No. 45 nationally in 2023, Midwest Basketball Club wing Rayvon Griffith was pretty impressive on Saturday. He’s a big wing that can play at the two or as a small forward and he can get hot from deep in a hurry. His athleticism is budding, he plays fast and his game appears to be headed in a very positive direction

    hmmm – sound familier ? - - Big Wing ? - - hot from deep in a hurry ? – - - Playing with a chip ?Kinda sounds like a Christan Braun version 2 to me . Seen this earlier today. Don’t think we could go wrong with him looks pretty nice. - - Looking for brotherhood ? – umm HELLO . - - He plays fast ? - - Can you say KU transition game ? - - NEXT – LOL



  • https://247sports.com/Player/Omaha-Biliew-46085177/

    THINGS ARE SCORCHING HOT HERE FOLKS


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